Commentary on 7th Sunday of the year (A) 19.02.2017

Commentary by Donagh O’Shea OP, www.goodnews.ie “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’  But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also;  and if anyone wants to sue you and
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Have Pass Will Travel 1st March 2017

Our March outing is on Wednesday 1st March and we are going to Greystones. We will meet at the LUAS Terminus  at 9 am and get the 10.25 am DART from Connolly to Greystones. We are   hoping to team up with the local Active Retirement Group who can give us some information about the locality.
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The World Day of Prayer 2017 (3rd March)

The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. Every year, the worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme. This year the service has been prepared by the women of the Philippines. On Friday 3rd March, all
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Ministry of the Word at Mass – training

Ministry of the Word at Mass Existing and new readers at St Mary’s Priory are invited to come together  to reflect on how the word of God can best be proclaimed in the church. Coffee at 10.30 in the priory, for an 11.00 start, finishing at 1.00 on 25 February 2017. New readers particularly welcome.
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Service of Light (Confrimation 2017)

Tuesday 21st Feb at 7.30pm in Priory Church. Confirmation Class of St. Mary’s NS and their parents will take part in the Service of Light as part of the preparation for Confirmation.
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Christian Meditation Ireland – Essential Teaching Weekend

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION IRELAND. Essential Teaching Weekend.   March 10th to 12th. Dominican Priory Retreat House, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Email: retreathouse@eircom.net Phone: 01 4048123 Christian Meditation Ireland are organising an Essential Teaching Weekend this coming March.  Essential Teaching Weekends are designed to strengthen the practice of Meditation for anyone who has been meditating for a
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Zen and the art of pottery

ZEN AND THE ART OF POTTERY Feb. 18 Working with caly is a very effective way of entering the world of meditation. The alternating sessions of clay-work and meditation clarify and deepen each other. The aim is to see all work as a way of meditation. No previous experience of pottery is necessary. [€50, lunch:
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Mindfulness

MINDFULNESS Feb. 4; Apr. 8 “Building Resilience Mindfully” – bringing compassion tothe difficult and stressful times of our lives, and giving practical help and guidance todeal with the thoughts and emotions that arise. [€35 per day, including light lunchand tea/coffee. Prior booking essential] TERESA LARKIN Dominican Retreat Centre (01) 404 8189 / 404 8123
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Jungian Studies

JUNGIAN STUDIES Jan. 14 and 28, Feb. 11, Mar. 4 and 25, Apr. 8, May 6 [privategroup] Jan. 14 and 28, Feb. 11, Mar. 4 and 25, Apr. 8, May 6 All Day Tallaght Retreat Centre (01) 404 8189 / 404 8123
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Zen meditation

Brief introduction.  There will be three sessions during the day, each consisting of two 30-minute periods of sitting, with 10-minute kinhin between.  [Bring a packed lunch.  Tea / coffee supplied.  Cost: €20.  Option of arriving at 7.00 previous evening, meditation 8—9 pm, staying overnight, meditation session in the early morning.  Cost €50]    Tallaght Retreat
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